Great Texts of the Western Tradition
Wisdom to Change Your Life
Study foundational works of literature, theology, and philosophy in small, seminar-style classes. Students consider the messy questions that contemporary disciplines often set aside, exploring the connections between what we know, how we live, and what we enjoy.
Why Choose Great Texts
The Great Texts of the Western Tradition major invites intellectually curious students to engage deeply with classic works of literature, philosophy, theology, politics, and the arts. Through small, discussion-based seminars, students explore enduring questions while preparing for careers in law, medicine, ministry, academia, and beyond. This interdisciplinary approach fosters critical thinking, moral imagination, and a love of learning.
"Great Texts is one of the few places I found at Baylor that asks the hard questions about God, about the self, and about the world. Our professors guided us through texts, which remind us that we are not the first people to ask these questions. Being a part of this program showed me that I am not in my own moment. We are inheriting and inhabiting an existing tradition."
